Month: July 2017

That’s me, Anja, and my little one, Frida. It is mid-summer, and the temperatures are still high. Maybe you’re fine, but how is your ferret handling the heat? Fact: Your ferret’s health is at risk when the temps around the cage are higher than 80 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees Celsius). Just imagine how hot it

We do some messed up stuff to our pets. Funny outfits, weird food and taking them to the vet are all instances where our pets might get a little hot under the collar, so to speak. It’s hard for us to take them seriously because they’re so cute … but we might want to. Some

Pet parents do so much for their fur babies: feed them, walk them, bathe them, clean up their poop. While we are pretty sure our pups appreciate us for all we do, wouldn’t it be satisfying to know for certain that they understand just how devoted we really are? Well, a woman named Angiee has

Domestic abusers may use family pets to threaten their victims. By: Rob MacKay Recently, a friend contacted me about her daughter’s Siamese, who had suddenly taken ill. In the course of our conversation, it came out that the young woman was in an abusive relationship in another state. The cat — whom my friend described

Melissa Gill, of Santa Monica, California, could only hope that her Shetland sheepdog mix, Jackson, would tolerate all of her family members, including a black masked lovebird named Bird Noir. Her concern turned out to be unnecessary — the pair hit it off from the moment they met. That was 6 years ago. Jackson and Bird Noir

Gila monsters are the largest lizards native to the United States. By: walterpro Today we’re focusing on a rather unusual animal: a monster. Gila monsters are venomous lizards who are often bred in captivity in the United States and kept as pets. Be warned — this is not an “easy” pet that requires little care. This

1. Key Characteristics AKC Group: Hound Height: Males are 23–25 inches, while females are slightly shorter at 21–24 inches Weight: 45–55 pounds for both males and females Life Expectancy: 12–14 years Pharaoh hounds are powerful, fast sighthounds who originated in Egypt. The breed is also the national dog of Malta. They have wedge-shaped heads; small, amber-colored eyes;

The environment depends on the type of fish. By: Nat Tarbox Editor’s Note: This is Part 2 of a 3-part series of articles. In Part 1 we discussed choosing the right-size tank for a beginner. Today we begin discussing beginner aquarium setup. The most common mistake beginners make is to buy their aquarium, fill it up,

We’ve heard of brides being upstaged on their wedding day, but never quite like this. Vito the 35-lb. orange tabby cat (formerly known as Symba the Tubby Tabby at the Humane Rescue Alliance in Washington, D.C.) had a reputation that preceded him. So as the cat’s owners Kiah Berkeley and Peter Sorkin prepared for their wedding

Believe it or not, jellyfish pose a risk to dogs at the beach. By: dziambel What’s the oddest newsletter you subscribe to? Mine is the Toxic Times. This jolly publication from the Veterinary Poisons Information Service (VPIS) is a roundup of the poisoning cases they’ve dealt with in recent weeks. As a vet, this makes

It’s always hard to say farewell to our four-legged friends, but Cena the dog received a legendary send-off to honor his years of American service. According to the Associated Press, the 10-year-old black Lab was a bomb-sniffing canine for the U.S. Marines, serving three terms in Afghanistan, until he retired in 2014. Lance Cpl. Jeff DeYoung

Pet lovers, rejoice: After 14 years of puppies, the first-ever Dog Bowl is coming to Animal Planet. On Wednesday, The Wrap reported the exciting news about this new viewing event to be televised as part of the Road to Puppy Bowl XIV lineup. The program has been a passion project of Animal Planet’s general manager, Patrice

The internet can help with researching a pet’s affliction. By: k-m Being primarily responsible for responding to comments here at Petful, I have the privilege of participating in incredible discussions. Topics from pet adoption to exotic pets arise, and it’s my good fortune that I walk away from every discussion feeling as though I learned

Ever say to yourself, “I wish I was a cat!”? Well, after watching this delicious video, you’ll be mewing that tune more than ever. Youtube chef Jun Yoshizuki of Jun’s Kitchen posted a new how-to video on Monday called “Sushi for Cats.” The cute and informative clip has gone viral, with over 1 million views

Banjo could barely contain her excitement about the taste test. Photos by: Allison Gray/Petful OK, folks, it has been sweltering lately, and the last thing I want to do is turn on my oven. But let’s be honest, Banjo is still a hungry puppy and deserves some homemade treats. So I’ve decided on a “no-bake”

Pairing a dominant guinea pig with a submissive one can lead to fewer fights. By: David If you’ve recently acquired a guinea pig, you may be wondering if he’s lonely. You could be right. That’s an awfully big cage for one little guinea pig! Guinea pigs tend to be fairly sociable animals and like to

For 22 years now, the Los Alamitos Race Course in Southern California has been the site of the Wiener National Races, where talented dachshunds make an annual mad dash for the finish line. The event draws over 90 competing canines from the area and has over 10,000 fans. This year, one very special contestant named

Your pet will appreciate soft foods after any their mouth has been poked and prodded. By: elvissa I try to go to the dentist twice a year — and more and more pet lovers are respecting the need for proper dental care for their pets as well. After a routine cleaning, my mouth can be

Aggressive. Dangerous. Angry. People who aren’t familiar with them describe pit bulls as a lot of things — mostly negative. But as PEOPLE Pet Vet Dr. Evan Antin explains above, pit bulls are actually “some of the sweetest, most loyal, special, amazing dogs.” While some people breed pit bulls specifically to use as fighting dogs,

Some animal-related things make us angry. By: Beverly & Pack I don’t hate animals. I love animals. But there are some things having to do with animals that I loathe. From the gut-wrenching feeling you get when your pet is lost to reading about yet another puppy mill bust, some things about animals upset us

After a busy day on the job two years ago, firefighter Jordan Lide was relaxing with his crew mates in the open bay area of the Belmont Fire Department in Greenville, South Carolina, when he thought he heard a faint meowing sound coming from the grass behind the station. When he went out to investigate, he

Sure, the Paul Simon song “Mother and Child Reunion” was written about humans, but it could just as well have been meant for Emma and Slick. According to Best Friends Animal Society in New York, the mother and son pair were surrendered to the city shelter together almost two years ago. Not long after, both dogs were

Free feeding could mean weight gain and possibly diabetes. By: d.aniela I brought Cheshire and Dervie in for their checkups the other day. The brothers are big boys. For the past year, I’ve been trying to get their weight down by putting less food out. Alas, both boys had gained weight. Apparently, portion control doesn’t work for

Jack the dog from Bakersfield, California, can thank local firefighters — as well as local Girl Scouts — for the chance to bark another day. The Bakersfield Fire Department posted a video of Jack’s amazing rescue to Facebook on July 19. His owners had already been evacuated from their burning home, but Jack was

The dog days of summer are here. And with all the heat and humidity, none of us are motivated to do anything. Housework? It can wait. That summer reading? No thanks, rather sit by the pool. Laziness is the name of the game when it comes to those hot days, and I used to think